<h2>Childhood memories Ankur Tewari, musician-composer</h2>
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I must admit that I read less books than I should. My preferred genre is non-fiction; fiction makes my mind wander. One of my favourites is Just Kids by Patti Smith alongside Andre Agassi&rsquo;s Open and Basharat Peer&rsquo;s Curfewed Nights.
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I personally love Bandra Buggers by Clement DeSylva &mdash; from and about the place I live in and love. But if I had to go back to read them again, I would choose my school textbooks &mdash; the Balbharatis and English Reviewers. You never really value them in school, but I think I would enjoy them now.
<h2>Reading through slump Sahil Shah, stand-up comic</h2>
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I read often, but like every reader, I get distracted by reels. I prefer <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/things-to-do/article/mysteries-in-maximum-city-23393215" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">fiction</a> because I always want to escape reality. One of the earliest books that blew my mind was George Orwell&rsquo;s 1984. Then, there is the book I credit everything for; Douglas Adams The Hitchhiker&rsquo;s Guide to The Galaxy. I also love the Jack Reacher series by Lee Child.
<h2>Thrill of tiny tales Sheena Khalid, theatre maker</h2>
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I do lean towards reading fiction. I am currently reading Mumbai Murmurings by Ramu Ramanathan about the tales of Mumbai <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/things-to-do/article/behind-the-curtain-23341694" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">theatre</a>. I enjoy his writing a lot, and love to find out these stories about the theatre world. Since I am writing myself, I keep returning to my little book of poems by Emily Dickinson.
<h2>Read green Ami Shroff, mixologist</h2>
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I read books around subjects of my interest. I am currently reading The One-Straw Revolution by Masanobu Fukuoka, a scientist and a revolutionary in many ways. He wrote this book on reducing interference farming. I am quite fascinated by permaculture, and this book has helped me understand better ways of farming.
<h2>Thinker&rsquo;s choice Makarand Deshpande, actor-theatre maker</h2>
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While there is no one book in particular, I would set three works apart. Andrei Tarkovsky&rsquo;s Sculpted in Time, his observations about art, literature, and cinema left a profound impact on me. The other work is Ashtavakra Gita, a classic text with its pointed emphasis on the now is quite relevant. I also like to go back to read Lao Tse&rsquo;s Tao. It is a book that unifies the universal concepts into a singular experience.
<h2>Readers&rsquo; corner</h2>
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&gt;&gt; Dreambaux Library The nine-year-old library helps students and readers by providing a space where they can study. They also have an expansive book collection. TIME 8 am to 10 pm (regular days, all week)&nbsp; AT Malad East and West; Goregaon West; (Also at Kandivli; Borivli and Andheri)&nbsp; LOG ON TO dreambauxlibrary.in&nbsp; CALL 8369551312&nbsp; FEE Rs 3,500 per month (studying); Rs 400 per month (reading)
&gt;&gt; Shemaroo Books Library This children&rsquo;s favourite stocks books for toddlers from the age of two.&nbsp; TIME 10 am to 6 pm AT 99C, Warden Road, Cumballa Hill.
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&gt;&gt; Kahani Tree The children&rsquo;s book store is a quaint place for young readers. They have bilingual and regional language books. TIME 10 am to 6 pm&nbsp; AT Industry Manor, Second Floor, Prabhadevi.&nbsp; CALL 224306780 LOG ON TO kahanitree.com
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&gt;&gt; Kitab Khana Kitab Khana has been a favourite among South Mumbai&rsquo;s readers. Their active reading community hosts readings, walks and interactive sessions. Besides having a great collection, the store is also famous for its caf&eacute;. TIME 10.30 am to 7.30 pm AT Flora Fountain Somaiya Bhavan, Fort.&nbsp; CALL 261702277 LOG ON TO kitabkhana.in
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&gt;&gt; Trilogy Curated Bookshop and Library This circulating library boasts of a vast collection, and is also open to those who&rsquo;d like to borrow books against a membership fee. TIME 11.30 am to 1.30 pm; 2.30 pm to 6.30 pm AT Carter Road, Bandra West.&nbsp; CALL 8080590590 LOG ON TO teltrilogy.com&nbsp; FEE R500 onwards&nbsp;
&gt;&gt; Roxy Circulating Library This library houses nearly 50,000 titles and is the perfect place for readers, young and old.&nbsp; AT Shop no 21, Trivedi Tower, Mulund West.&nbsp; CALL 9323953249&nbsp; LOG ON TO roxylibrary.com&nbsp; FEE Rs 500 onwards (per month)
<h2>Also check out</h2>
&gt;&gt; The White Crow Books &amp; Coffee AT Jio World Drive, BKC.&nbsp; CALL 8369863437
&gt;&gt; Fictionary Books AT Gharaonda, National College Lane, Bandra West.&nbsp; LOG ON TO @fictionary-books
&gt;&gt; Title Waves AT St Paul Media Complex, Road 24, Bandra West.&nbsp; CALL 8657921003
&gt;&gt; MCubed Library AT Princess Building, D&rsquo;Monte Park, Bandra West. CALL 8657455688
&gt;&gt; Parle Book Centre AT D Joshi Marg, Vile Parle West. CALL 26188389
&gt;&gt; Granth Book Store AT HM House, Juhu Tara Road, Santacruz West. CALL 9372941412
&gt;&gt; Majestic Book Depot AT Shivaji Mandir, opposite Plaza Cinema, Dadar West; also at Thane West.&nbsp; CALL 9892220239.&nbsp;
&gt;&gt; Victoria Book Centre and Circulating Library AT Shop no 110, JN Wadia Trust Building, LJ Road, Mahim West.&nbsp; CALL 9820654480
&gt;&gt; Crossword AT Mohammed Bhai Mansion, Kemps Corner. CALL 8530206759
&gt;&gt; Ideal Book Company AT Narayan Smruti, Chhabildas Road, Dadar West.&nbsp; CALL 7208226020
&gt;&gt; Pai&rsquo;s Friend&rsquo;s Library AT Pendse Nagar, Dombivli East. CALL 9769846807
&gt;&gt; Juhu Reads ON 5 pm to 7 pm (Saturday) AT Kaifi Azmi Park Juhu.&nbsp;
&gt;&gt; Goregaon Reads ON 5 pm to 7 pm (Saturday) AT Raheja Garden, Goregaon. &nbsp;
&gt;&gt; Bandra Reads ON 8 am to 10 pm (Sunday) AT Jogger&rsquo;s Park, Carter Road, Bandra West.<script type="text/javascript">atOptions={'key':'d0ddb8ef8f1a62a8cdd22fac27fc5ea7','format':'iframe','height':90,'width':728,'params':{}};</script>
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